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Allergic to Christmas: Trees, Treats Can Trigger Reactions
The holiday season is in full swing. And while many people around the nation gear up for a joyful time with family and friends, those with allergies prepare for an onslaught of wheezes and sneezes that can wreck the holiday fun.
"The winter holidays are a particularly difficult time for people with allergies," said Mike Tringale, vice president of external affairs at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. "There are respiratory allergies. There are food allergies. There are skin allergies. There are eye allergies. The list goes on."
But with a few simple tips and tricks from the experts, surviving and thriving during the season can be easier than cooking the holiday meal. The secret to success is planning in advance, well before common food, pet, and mold allergies turn Christmas and Hanukkah into a Halloween nightmare.
クリスマスが近づいてきました。みなさんはすでにクリスマスのご準備をされたでしょうか。この「[…の（ため）/…するため]準備を整える」は、文中でも使われているように、gear upというPVで表すことができます。（『ジーニアス英和辞典』第4版、大修館書店）gear upについては、UG先生が取り上げられていたのでリンクさせていただきます。(Jakie) cf. http://d.hatena.ne.jp/A30/20121210/1355121223
